How to get from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train?

From Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 421 bus from Union Tavern, Fortrose station to Strothers Lane, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X1 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to John Street, Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Fortrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 421421
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Union Tavern, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tavern, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 421421
    Wait for bus
    421
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strothers Lane, Inverness
    ID 6700713990
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Udston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train via 26A, SCOTRAIL and X1

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26A bus from Union Tavern, Fortrose station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X1 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to John Street, Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Fortrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

301min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Union Tavern, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tavern, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Udston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Fortrose to Hamilton

The distance between Fortrose, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland is approximately 334.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Fortrose to Hamilton

To check the bus and train schedule from Fortrose to Hamilton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fortrose) and destination (Hamilton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fortrose to Hamilton by bus and train via 26A, SCOTRAIL and X1

To get from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 26A bus from Union Tavern, Fortrose station to Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X1 bus from Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow station to John Street, Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 1 min. The bus and train schedule from Fortrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hamilton on the Moovit app.

301min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 26A26A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X1X1
Walk to Hamilton
Leaves from Union Tavern, Fortrose

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Tavern, Fortrose
    ID 670061021A
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 26A26A
    Wait for bus
    26A
    Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station Stance 4, Inverness
    ID 670085865D
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inverness
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    209 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thomas Graham Building, Glasgow
    ID 6090121
    340 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - X1X1
    Wait for bus
    X1
    Udston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    John Street, Hamilton
    ID 6150157
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hamilton
    Walk to
    Hamilton
    160 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fortrose to Hamilton?

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line 421, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fortrose to Hamilton?

    The alternative route takes 301 minutes, using Bus line 26A, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland?

    The 421 bus line goes from Union Tavern, Fortrose station near Fortrose to Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Inverness station near Hamilton in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fortrose to Hamilton in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fortrose to get to Hamilton in Scotland?

    Get on the 421 bus from the Union Tavern, Fortrose stop near Fortrose in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fortrose and Hamilton in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Inverness stop, which is closest to Hamilton in Scotland.

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